Commercial and Contracts Manager

Transportation Investment Corporation; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks vacation

Mentorship program

Health & dental benefits

Health Spending Account

Public Pension Plan

Hybrid work

Parental leave top-up

Travel insurance

Transit subsidy

Job summary

Transportation Investment Corporation (TI Corp) is seeking a Commercial and Contracts Manager to support development, management, and execution of the commercial workplans and administer the Project Agreement between the Owner and the Project Contractor.

You will lead day-to-day administration of commercial terms, provide SME input on PA implications, oversee payment applications, change management, and claims, and coordinate with legal counsel as needed to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, civil engineering, construction management, or equivalent.
• 100+?
• 10+ years of progressive experience in major infrastructure projects.
• Experience with Provincial DB/DBF contracts is an asset.
• Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• Knowledge of contract language and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day administration of commercial terms in the PA between Owner and Project Contractor.
• Oversee PA payment applications, change management, and performance incentives.
• Manage contractual and ex-contractual claims and disputes up to arbitration.
• Draft contractual correspondence and coordinate with legal counsel.
• Prepare and maintain commercial trackers and project SharePoint site.

Skills

Relationship skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying or related field

Job description

The salary range for this position is$83,000 to $114,000. The final offer will be determined based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and internal equity considerations. Please note that the offer may fall anywhere within the posted range and is not necessarily at the top end.

About Us:

Transportation Investment Corporation (TI Corp) is a public crown corporation dedicated to delivering major infrastructure projects in British Columbia on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. With approximately $15 billion in major infrastructure developments, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of construction oversight.

Why Join Us:

At TI Corp, you’ll be part of a dynamic and innovative team driving transformative infrastructure projects that make a real difference in communities. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture where your ideas are valued. Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Here, your contributions will not only shape your career but also the future of our infrastructure landscape. Join us and be a part of something impactful.

Overview:

As the Commercial and Contracts Manager you will be responsible for supporting the development, management, and execution of the commercial management workplans and administration of the Project Agreement (PA) between the Owner and Project Contractor.

What We Offer:

• Vacation starts at five weeks and with an additional one day per year of service to a maximum of six weeks.
• TI Corp is dedicated to professionally growing staff and building internal capacity, through mentorship, active succession planning, learning and development financial assistance, and membership dues.
• Extended health and dental benefits plus a $1000 Health Spending Account annually.
• We are part of the BC Public Sector Pension Plan – if you join us from other Public Service or Public Sector organizations who are part of this pension plan, your pension will continue seamlessly.
• Hybrid work arrangement with the ability to work from home one day a week following an orientation period.
• Top-up allowance for maternity and parental leave.
• Free travel insurance for full-time employees.
• Transit subsidy program

Key Accountabilities:

• Working closely with the Owner’s technical and construction management teams, leads the day-to-day administration of commercial terms within the contract between the Owner and Project Contractor.
• Provides subject matter expertise related to commercial implications within the PA Agreement to the team when/if required.
• Reviews, evaluates, and approves as appropriate the management of PA payment applications, change management, and Performance Incentive Management processes.
• Supports in the management of contractual and ex-contractual claims.
• Supports the management of disputes up to, including and after Expert Panel/Referee stage, including mediation, litigation & arbitration.
• Assists in drafting of contractual correspondence; and liaises with legal when appropriate.
• Undertakes assigned commercial tasks under guidance of the Commercial & Contracts Director.
• Drafts contractual correspondence, as directed by the Commercial & Contracts Director.
• Prepares and maintains commercial trackers (disputes, claims, changes, payments) and maintains commercial sections of project SharePoint site.
• Prepares analysis of contractual claims, change valuations, as directed by the Commercial & Contracts Director.
• Attends and contributes as appropriate to the Commercial Community of Practice.
• Participates in the coordination of commercial lessons learned from projects for PA continuous improvement.
• Supports and participates in training requirements for the Commercial and Contracts team.
• Attends key design/construction meetings, both internal and external, as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, , civil engineering or construction management, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in the design, construction and contract administration of major infrastructure projects (preferably design-build transportation projects).
• Experience with Provincial DB/DBF contracts within the Transportation sector would be considered an asset.
• Strong relationship, communication, facilitation, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough understanding of construction estimating, contractual, commercial, and financial functions on major projects.
• Experienced negotiator of contracts, claims, and changes.
• Claims management/dispute resolution experience on major projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract language, change management, and legal requirements of contracts.
• Experience developing and implementing strategies for risk and opportunity management.
• Ability to liaise/co-ordinate internal and external legal counsel and experts.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of an acceptable current criminal record check.

Notes:

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